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Aurichalcite with Hemimorphite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

 
Aurichalcite with Hemimorphite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

Aurichalcite with Hemimorphite from Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 30156
Mineral:Aurichalcite with Hemimorphite
Locality:Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico
Description:Large specimen of vivid blue-green aurichalcite crystals with water-clear hemimorphite crystals. The aurichalcite formed in alternating layers with hexagonal shapes - possibly a pseudomorph after another mineral (calcite?).
Overall Size:15x10x8 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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